Social Care Worker (Asylum and Refugee Homelessness Services) - GLA13871
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £35,814.37 i £41,556.84 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Glasgow Central, G5 9JJ |
| Cwmni: | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | GLA13871 |
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Job Description
Role – Social Care Worker (Asylum and Refugee Homelessness Services) Location – GCHSCP, 44 South Portland Street, Glasgow, G5 9JJ Contract Status – Temporary, up to 12 months Are you interested in working for the largest local authority in Scotland, in partnership with the NHS, to help improve the health and wellbeing of our community? Then, you are in the right place! We are currently looking to fill a number of posts to join the Asylum and Refugee Team within Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP), Homelessness Service. The primary focus of our Homelessness Service is to minimise the risk of people becoming homeless, through the provision of good quality housing option assessments, information and assistance, working with colleagues across GCHSCP, voluntary and private sector partner agencies, as part of the broader homelessness prevention agenda. Where homelessness cannot be prevented, Social Work will take responsibility for the provision of statutory homelessness assessments in line with the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 as amended, secure temporary accommodation, develop person centred care and support plans, provide risk assessments and put in place appropriate support services, and prioritise the provision of settled accommodation where required. As a Social Care Worker based within the Asylum and Refugee Team you will be expected to manage a busy and varied caseload, work as part of an integrated team, and report to a Senior Homelessness Worker. The successful applicant will be experienced in managing a demanding caseload, completing needs assessments and providing ongoing support until settled accommodation has been sought. We are looking for someone who is: • Enthusiastic • Highly motivated • Willing to learn within a changing environment • A strong communicator • Able to demonstrate an excellent approach to customer service gained through experience of working with the general public It is desirable for you to have SVQ level 3 in Social Care/ HNC or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards the qualification. Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above role will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks. These roles are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended). Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 28th July 2025. If you would like to find out more about the role before applying, you can contact: John Millar, Team Leader on 07823 857941 or Carol Kennedy, Senior Social Care Worker on 07435 735250, or by email: john.millar@glasgow.gov.uk or Carol.kennedy@glasgow.gov.ukAlternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request. Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.
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